I got a call today from someone who was on the Mariner when this happened. She is one of my adopted mothers, Sally, and does not post here as she does not use the internet but has heard all about the boards. She wanted me to post the following and then send her a copy.

She thought RSSC handled this extremely well, they gave each passenger a $500 future cruise credit for the change in schedule and had an open bar.

She thought it was terrific that Regent cared enough about a passenger to turn back a big ship like the Mariner and also cared enough about the other pasengers as well to pay that $500 to every passenger on board. She pointed out that cost the cruise line a lot of money and this was not a fault of the cruise line that they were responsible for the change in itinerary.

She mentioned someone was in the elevator complaining because they missed an island. She said she could not help it (she is a fiesty lady) she said "well how would you feel if it was your life in jeopardy, do you think RSSC should just risk your life so the rest of the ship can see an island"

Those of you who have met Sally I bet you can just imagine her saying that.